Chapter 65 The General's Welcome

• The gentle hum of the SUV’s engine vibrates through the leather seat as Alek drives us down the winding road ahead. I’m nestled in the back beside Efrem, Tavin maintaining his vigilant watch from the passenger seat.
• My eyes are drawn to the window, mesmerized by the approaching sunset. The sky is a canvas of deep oranges and soft pinks that blend seamlessly into the approaching twilight. It’s beautiful, yet melancholic—a fitting backdrop given the circumstances.
• We’re on our way to Dimitri’s home, to a party of some sort that Efrem didn’t bother to give me details over—as per usual. The thought of the evening ahead weighs heavy, pressing down on me in a mix of anticipation and anxiety that makes my heart flutter frantically in my chest.